Old Fashioned (2014)

A reformed frat boy opens an antique store in a college town, and falls for the free-spirited girl who moves into the apartment above his shop. In time, this unlikely pair fall into a traditional courtship..

Director:

Rik Swartzwelder

Writer:

Rik Swartzwelder

Stars:

Elizabeth Roberts, Rik Swartzwelder, LeJon Woods

5 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Elizabeth Roberts	...	Amber (as Elizabeth Ann Roberts)
Rik Swartzwelder	...	Clay
LeJon Woods	...	David
Tyler Hollinger	...	Brad
Nini Hadjis	...	Lisa
Maryanne Nagel	...	Carol
Lindsay Heath	...	Trish
Joseph Bonamico	...	George
Dorothy Silver	...	Aunt Zella
Ange'le Perez	...	Cosie
Anne Marie Nestor	...	Kelly
Frank Jones Jr.	...	Old Man
Todd McCune	...	Mike the Security Guard
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
William K. Baker	...	Liquor Store Clerk
Stephen R. Campanella	...	Justice of the Peace

Storyline

Clay, a small town antique store owner trying to leave his shame behind, rents the apartment above his store to a wandering girl. Elizabeth travels from town to town until her gas tank is empty, never staying long enough to make a real connection. As she gets to know her reticent landlord, a courtship develops. Clay goes slow and Elizabeth tries to push, and everyone wonders why he's so determined to be difficult. The real question is whether these two people can endure an old fashioned romance in a modern world. Along the way we learn about both their pasts and meet some of the people who have influenced them, for better or worse. We see some of the challenges of modern romance and dating.

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Taglines:

Chivalry Makes a Comeback.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some thematic material

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film broke a box office record for the biggest opening weekend ever for a faith-based film (opening on fewer than 300 screens). Valentine's Day weekend 2015.

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Quotes

Amber: Buy me flowers. Make me a card. I don't need you to make me your community service project. I need you to dance with me. That was okay, wasn't it?
Clay: Yes.
Amber: Clay, I know it's in you. I know it. Flatter me. Excite me. Sweep me off my feet. Tell me I'm the most attractive woman you've ever seen even if you don't really mean it. I don't care.
Clay: Lie to you?
Amber: Exactly. A normal date.
Clay: I've wasted a lot of words. I don't want to waste any more.
Amber: On me. Oh you're scoring all kinds of points.
Clay: It's not about scoring ...
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Connections

Featured in Blackcatloner Reviews: Old Fashioned (2016)

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Soundtracks

Wherever This Breeze is Blowin' (Well That's Where I'm Gonna Go)
Written by Dennis Glenn Davidson, Jr. (ASCAP), David Arthur Leslie, Jr. (ASCAP)
Performed by Dennis Davidson
Published by Grubby Paws Music, LLC

User Reviews

A Solid Work of Art

I found this movie to be excellent. The cinematography was crisp, complete and didn't stumble in its presentation. The acting was solid and believable, not overdone. The use of the soundtrack with the selected scenes was perfect. The music didn't draw your attention away from the picture, it was complimentary to the actions involved and provided a soft pulse. The story was well written and it made you think about what is important in both life and relationships in ways I feel most people have long since forgotten. I think you would be doing yourself a disservice if you choose not to wrap your arms around this film, settle into its warmth and open your soul to the message it delivers.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 February 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Staromódny

Filming Locations:

Ohio, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$600,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$38,965, 8 February 2015

Gross USA:

$1,914,090

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,914,090

Company Credits

Production Co:

Old is New, Skoche Films, Motion Picture Pro Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Color:

Color